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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.96, 36,213.96 and 14,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.96, 36,213.96 and 14,305.26 is: 19,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.96 : 36,213.96 = 14,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.96/36,213.96 = 14,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.96x = 36,213.96 × 14,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.96x = 518,050,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,050,113.43/26,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.29

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